Railway Rates Case Upheld Board Finds Rates Fair
Ottawa December 21 The Board of Railway Commissioners rejects Manitoba and Saskatchewan bids to suspend higher railway rates. Commissioner Rutherford writes the judgment which confirms the board’s view that railways must earn a reasonable return and may not be forced to operate at a loss. The decision centers on fair and reasonable rates and the impact of a general percentage increase on different classes of freight.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Carvell
Com. Rutherford
J. G. Rutherford
FB. Carvell
McLean
A. J. Svmington
D’arcy Scott
Symington
Fort William
Canadian National Railways
Freigh S
Rutherford
Provernor-In-Council
Ales Hiinetin
Aflis Rilictsns
Governor-Ig-Council
Dt Ig
Moodle Va
Federal Government May Quent Terms to the Provinces
Premier Norris and Hon T. W. Johnson expect dominion terms for a settlement of the natural resources question to be submitted to the prairie provinces. Johnson and Norris returned from Ottawa where they met Premier Meighen and federal ministers last week.
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Norris
T. H. Johnson
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
T. Wi. Johnson
Manitoba
Ottawa
Meighen
Johnson
Minnesota lawmakers plan grain futures gambling bill
A committee of Minnesota legislators announced a bill to declare dealing in grain futures a gambling contract. The measure would impose a fine for a first offense and a jail sentence for subsequent offenses, to be introduced in the coming legislative session.
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St. Paul
Dec
Minnesota
Entrance Examination for Paymaster Cadets
The Civil Service Commission will hold the entrance examination for paymaster cadets in Ottawa early in January. The notice outlines the testing authority and location for candidates seeking appointment in the B C N. service.
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B.C. N
Civil Service Commission
Ottawa
Eurly
Commons Adopts Home Rule as Lords Offer Modest Change
London notes the Irish Home Rule bill passed the House of Commons with slight Lords modifications and now awaits royal signature. The measure could take effect at the government’s discretion within three years and can be applied when an opportune moment arrives.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Built big locomotive from odds and ends at Grand Trunk shops
Wattle Creek Midh December 20 The second locomotive built at Ineal Grand Trunk shops was completed today and will enter service Friday. It is assembled entirely from odds and ends by the engine repair shop staff. The Pacif ie type engine will handle passenger trains from Port Huron and Chicago.
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Slack Wattle Creek
Midh
Ineal Grand Trunk
Port Huron
Chicare
Government as Greatest Enterprise in the World
Halifax guests Sir Robert Borden Hon. FR. McCurdy and Hon. C C Ballantyne spoke at a Young Men's Conservative Club luncheon. McCurdy outlined Canada’s difficulties and future prospects while Ballantyne and McCord emphasized political involvement. Borden, demobilized, did not speak, praising the club and noting government as the era’s great enterprise.
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Halifax
N.S
Dee
Robert Borden
FR. McCurdy
C. C. Ballantyne
Conservative Club
McCurdy
Canada
Sir Robert Borden
Messrs. Ballantyne and
McCord
Tle
Jle
Financial Conference Progress Hopes for Settlement
Brussels reports progress at the financial conference with allied delegates optimistic that after the Christmas adjournment, substantial differences with Germany may be resolved. Both sides remain conciliatory and a January 10 reconvening is viewed as hopeful for concessions needed to ensure Germany can pay reparations.
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Brussels
Germany
Population figures and sentences from a jail case
Japan’s population is shown as over 1,000,000 in the latest census with a total empire count of 77,005,000 and Korea’s share noted. In Woodstock, Alex Green and Sam Buckley were sentenced to five and two years respectively for stealing wine bottles.
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Tokyo
Lye
Japan
Korea
Alex Green
Sam Buckley
Woodstock, aQulurio
Alma of Canada Tackles Luxury Tax Surcharge
Ottawa reports dissatisfaction among merchants over the luxury tax on confectionery patent medicines and other items. The Canadian Merchants Association will bring the issue to the attention of the head of finance.
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Ottawa
Isoard
Hutait Merchants Association of Canada
Trewern
Dorntiinien Board
Canadian Machine Gun Brigade to Parade at Armories
A parade is planned at Le Pouchera Armories tomorrow night. The 1st Canadian Machine Gun Brigade will march, with machine gun crews and bettors invited to attend.
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Tomorroy
Bettors
Meg Hat Bonspie To Start Febth
An excited crowd gathered at the rink last night as fans discussed season prospects. Phimley is placing rings today and final touches are added for the opening games set to begin tomorrow evening.
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Phauley
Mar
City Tax Payment Advises Local Credit Responsibility
The notice urges residents to uphold the city’s credit by paying taxes today. If full payment isn’t possible, pay what you can, with a 10 percent interest charge effective from January 1.
Devanehirve speech through the years defends British fleet
A distorted text fragment claims a speaker named Duke of Devanehirve warned against removing danger. It references Britain protecting her shores and commerce with a strong fleet and a defensive posture. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret clearly.
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Britain
PLOOMY QUTLOQK FOR CINE FARMER
Toronto Ont Pec 2b With preference to the proposed tariff in the United States against Canadian meat products Ro Wom Durnatea president of the United Barriers of One latin and president of the Charadian Cepb AMgicurture Jno van inter View Tere yesterday said: Merchants and farmers support measures to speed up production. He noted that a duty on cattle exports to the United States could curb livestock quality and the export of cable products, urging action to improve the breed of animals.
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Toronto
Durnatea
United Barniers
One Latin
Cepb
Amgicurture Jno van Inter
United States
Air search planes fail to locate drifting balloon tool
One of two aircraft bound for the Adirondack region to search for a drifting naval balloon was forced to return after takeoff from Albany due to a fault. The flight landed at Westerly Island. the crew observer escaped unharmed as the craft burned.
Precautions in New York Amid Anniversary Celebrations
New York authorities prepared for possible disorders during today’s anniversary celebrations. Chief Lahey ordered special police reserves to be ready at a moment’s notice. Business leaders and the public welcomed the repeal of the luxury tax.
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New York
Dee
Polign Lahey
Dublin Awaits After Ballinatee Attack Returns Fire
Dublin dispatch reports crown forces burned Ballinatee in Longford early today in reprisal for an attack on police, leaving one constable dead and two wounded. Shops and houses destroyed, outlying farms set afire, villagers fled as troops fortified a schoolhouse.
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Lowden
Dee
the Press Association
Dublin
Tilak
Dos
Crown Fores
Othe
Ballinatee
Longford
Murderer Walks Out Of New Mexico Prison
J A Tou chin, serving five years for murder at the Santa Fe state penitentiary, walked out with a civilian suit of clothing issued to discharged convicts. Authorities have instituted a search for him.
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Santa Fe
N.M
J. A. Touchin
Priso
Railway commission hears uniform freight rates across Canada
Ottawa hearing on December 14 examined freight rate uniformity from east to west. Officials noted current classifications are uniform nationwide except mine and coal transport rules differ west versus east. If parity is achieved, freight terms would apply equally for all articles per the same mileage.
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Winnipes
Ottawa
Canada
Port Artin
Port Arthur
Transportation Bureau
Mloutreat Board of Trade
Dnstah
Earthquake Toll Reaches 160 in Fri days Arena Ruins
The Arena postmaster, visiting Madre, reports 160 bodies recovered from the Julius ruins by Sunday. He confirms the deaths of his wife and three children among the victims.
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Buenos Ayres
Arena
Madora
Juius Ru
Bank founders and managers held after police custody
Detectives questioned Mr. Tones and Mr. Keough, joint managers of the bank, and arrested Thomas Farrews, founder, who could not be moved from his home at St. Leonards Sussex. Two constables guarded the house as the investigation continued.
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Conneeden
Farrowa
FU B. Ward
Tones
Keough
Thomas Farrews
St. Leonards
Sussex
Pera
Arang Tender Details In Greek Cabinet Visit
Unclear OCR text references a Greek cabinet matter and a visit by Mr. Ue with mentions of officials and a potential quote about trying to wear lace. Specific names, places, dates, or outcomes are not discernible from the readable fragments.
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Eub
AL Belt
Can Warshins Arrive Friday Morning in Melifay VA
Unclear fragment mentions Can Warshins arriving Friday morning in Melifay Virginia and a note about troops in England and Finkesty being undecided. Content is mangled with many unreadable words and dates. No clear events or names beyond locations and vague troop status.
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OM Yverpote
England
Finkesty
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